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Sunday, Jun 01, 2025
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Swedish Man Charged in 2015 Killing of Jordanian Pilot by ISIS
Osama Krayem faces war and terrorism charges as Swedish authorities pursue justice following the brutal execution of Moaz al-Kasasbeh.
Swedish prosecutors have charged Osama Krayem, a 32-year-old convicted terrorist, with war crimes and terrorism related to the 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh.
The charges, announced on Tuesday, stem from allegations that Krayem, along with other members of the Islamic State (ISIS), participated in the execution of al-Kasasbeh, who was captured and subsequently burned alive in Syria.
Krayem is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for his involvement in the November 2015 Paris attacks and the March 2016 Brussels bombings.
His trial for the new charges is scheduled to commence on June 4, 2025. In a statement to Swedish broadcaster Sveriges Radio, Jawdat al-Kasasbeh, the brother of the slain pilot, expressed pain at the resurgence of the events surrounding his brother’s death but conveyed gratitude for the pursuit of justice by the Swedish authorities.
Al-Kasasbeh was downed near Raqqa, Syria, in December 2014 during a mission against ISIS as part of a U.S.-led coalition.
His death was confirmed in early 2015 following the release of a graphic video by ISIS.
The video depicted al-Kasasbeh being burned alive in a cage, which drew widespread condemnation and outrage on a global scale.
Prosecutors allege that Krayem, armed and masked, played a significant role in the harrowing events leading to al-Kasasbeh's death, reportedly forcing the pilot into a metal cage before it was set on fire.
Criminal activities attributed to Krayem are stated to have occurred between December 24, 2014, and February 3, 2015.
Krayem, originally from Malmö, Sweden, is believed to have traveled to Syria in September 2014 to join ISIS forces.
In 2022, he received his lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of multiple terrorism-related charges.
As part of his ongoing legal proceedings, he has been temporarily transferred from France to Sweden.
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has been actively investigating possible war crimes linked to the Syrian conflict and has announced plans to prosecute additional individuals suspected of involvement in ISIS's operations.
The charges, announced on Tuesday, stem from allegations that Krayem, along with other members of the Islamic State (ISIS), participated in the execution of al-Kasasbeh, who was captured and subsequently burned alive in Syria.
Krayem is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for his involvement in the November 2015 Paris attacks and the March 2016 Brussels bombings.
His trial for the new charges is scheduled to commence on June 4, 2025. In a statement to Swedish broadcaster Sveriges Radio, Jawdat al-Kasasbeh, the brother of the slain pilot, expressed pain at the resurgence of the events surrounding his brother’s death but conveyed gratitude for the pursuit of justice by the Swedish authorities.
Al-Kasasbeh was downed near Raqqa, Syria, in December 2014 during a mission against ISIS as part of a U.S.-led coalition.
His death was confirmed in early 2015 following the release of a graphic video by ISIS.
The video depicted al-Kasasbeh being burned alive in a cage, which drew widespread condemnation and outrage on a global scale.
Prosecutors allege that Krayem, armed and masked, played a significant role in the harrowing events leading to al-Kasasbeh's death, reportedly forcing the pilot into a metal cage before it was set on fire.
Criminal activities attributed to Krayem are stated to have occurred between December 24, 2014, and February 3, 2015.
Krayem, originally from Malmö, Sweden, is believed to have traveled to Syria in September 2014 to join ISIS forces.
In 2022, he received his lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of multiple terrorism-related charges.
As part of his ongoing legal proceedings, he has been temporarily transferred from France to Sweden.
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has been actively investigating possible war crimes linked to the Syrian conflict and has announced plans to prosecute additional individuals suspected of involvement in ISIS's operations.
